What is SpectraCell Micronutrient Testing?
SpectraCell Micronutrient testing is a scientific method of analyzing your nutrient deficiencies at the cellular level. Their patented system measures the function of selected nutrients within your white blood cells.
It analyzes 35 vitamins, minerals, amino acids/fatty acids, antioxidants, and metabolites
Why test for Micronutrient levels?
Many conditions are impacted by your micronutrient levels, including arthritis, cardiovascular risk, diabetes, various immunological disorders, metabolic disorders, anxiety, depression, insomnia. These tests allow your nutritional assessment for a broad variety of clinical conditions, general wellness and the prevention of diseases.
Research has shown that white blood cells provide the most accurate analysis of your nutrient deficiencies in your body. White blood cells provide a good picture of your micronutrient intake for the last 3-12 months.
Understanding and treating the deficiency unveil root causes of disease, better recommend supplements, and improve well-being, mood and performance.
Tests performed
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• VITAMINS
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B2
- Vitamin B3
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K
- Biotin
- Folate
- Pantothenate
• MINERALS
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Zinc
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• AMINO ACIDS
- Asparagine
- Glutamine
- Serine
• ANTIOXIDANTS
- Alpha Lipoic Acid
- Coenzyme Q10
- Cysteine
- Glutathione
- Selenium
- Vitamin E
• CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM
- Chromium
- Fructose Sensitivity
- Glucose-Insulin Metabolism
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• FATTY ACIDS
- Oleic Acids
• METABOLOLITES
- Choline
- Inositol
- Carnitine
• SPECTROX for Total Antioxidant Function
• IMMUNIDEX - Immune Response Score
Prices & Options
Micronutrient
LPP PLUS
MTHF***
MTHF***
Price*: $554
Medicare** price: $0
Fasting needed? No
Price*: $334
Medicare** price: $0
Fasting needed? Yes
Price*: $474
Medicare** price: $0
Fasting needed? No
Price*: $314
Medicare** price: $0
Fasting needed? No
Notes on prices
* Price includes 60-min nutrition interpretation consultation
** Medicare: Requires physician signature to be eligible for insurance coverage
*** Add-on Test
Additional note: Tests are not covered by most private insurance companies. There are no refunds for testing after being ordered and testing is successfully completed. Price list:
Why test at JunoWellness?
Our licensed nutritionist will help you connect the dots to understand your deficiencies, and interpret what they mean as a whole to your health. We will also help you understand how it ties with your signs and symptoms as well with other blood panels, including hormone panels, thyroid panels and cardiometabolic panels, which SpectraCell also offers.
We will provide supplement, dietary and lifestyle recommendations.
Your Results
SpectraCell's Micronutrient lab results include an overview page with all deficiencies, borderline deficiencies with numeric and graphic reports and repletion and supplementation recommendations.
We carry high quality medical-grade and whole-food based supplements, including Designs for Health, Thorne, Pure Encapsulations, NutriGold and many others. We have a team of experts, including our pharmacist and nutritionist to help you pick the right supplements for you customize your nutritional intervention.
Interpreting Your Results
You've received your reports but now you wonder where to start? Our nutrition expert, Kristina, offers appointments to go over your results, explain the meaning of deficiencies and help you come up with a personalized supplementation and nutrition plan to address the deficiencies.
This 45-min consultation will include an overview of results, address your health concerns, discuss supplements and answer any questions you may have.